Quick Facts
Born:
1951-07-28
Birthplace:
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Credits:
15 Total Roles
Claire Benedict
Acting
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Biography
Claire Benedict (born 28 July 1951) is a British actress known for her work in classical productions on the British stage, but best known for portraying the principal character Mma Ramotswe in the continuing radio adaptations of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. She won a Time Out Award for Best Performance for her portrayal of Sophia Adams in Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, directed by Maya Angelou.
Known For
Jupiter Ascending
Bureaucrat
The Frankenstein Chronicles
Mrs. Wild
Felicia's Journey
Mrs Calligary
Waking the Dead
Lisbetta Barclay
Waking the Dead
Lisbetta
Unforgiven
Therapist
Above Suspicion
Mrs. Jenkins
Thorne
Maeve Reynolds
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RSC Live: All's Well That Ends Well MOVIE | The Countess |
| 2022 | RSC Live: Richard III MOVIE | Duchess of York |
| 2015 | The Frankenstein Chronicles TV | Mrs. Wild |
| 2015 | Hamlet MOVIE | Marcella / Player King |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending MOVIE | Bureaucrat |
| 2012 | Secrets and Words TV | Connie |
| 2010 | Thorne: Scaredycat MOVIE | Maeve Reynolds |
| 2010 | Thorne TV | Maeve Reynolds |
| 2009 | Unforgiven TV | Therapist |
| 2009 | Above Suspicion TV | Mrs. Jenkins |